We are dedicated to representing individuals who have suffered injuries from a variety of sources. If you or a loved one has been injured and you believe that it is the fault of someone else, please contact our office and allow us to review your case, the initial consultation is at no cost to you.
If your loved one, a spouse, parent or child has died as a result of someone else's negligence or intentional malfeasance you may be able to recover damages for your loss. Please contact us and allow us to evaluate your case. Whether it is the result of an auto, truck, aircraft or motorcycle accident, a construction accident, a defective or dangerous product, malpractice or criminal conduct, we can help and are dedicated to obtaining the highest compensation for your loss. Please call us for a free evaluation.
We all place a high level of trust in our Doctors, Nurses and Hospitals, which makes it even more difficult and painful when something goes wrong. If you believe that you were misdiagnosed or mistreated by a medical provider, please give us call so that we can help you evaluate your case.
If you are a loved one has been injured or killed as a result of a defective product or product which was unreasonably dangerous, you may be able to recover damages.
Melissa Palmer is experienced in representing and advising clients regarding their rights and responsibilities under insurance contracts. Whether you are a broker, agent, managing general underwriter, insurer, reinsurer, third party administrator or a policy holder, we can help you manage, defend or prosecute your bad faith claims, claims handling disputes, contract or underwriting disputes.
Construction defects can range from minor to massive and be either latent or patent. If you believe your home is damaged as a result of a builder or contractor's negligence, call us so that we might help you evaluate your case.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed while working on a construction site, you may be entitled to recover damages. While workers compensation laws may bar your recovery from your employer, if there is another company or person responsible for the accident you may still be able to recover from them. Please, call us to help you evaluate your case.
Breach of contract, tortuous interference, business disparagement, unfair competition, theft of trade secrets, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, deceptive trade practices, anti-trust and construction litigation. If you are a business owner and have encountered a contract, trade secret, insurance or employment dispute, contact us to discuss your options and/or potential liability.
Texas and Federal law allows consumers to recover when they have been the victims of fraudulent, deceptive or abusive practices by businesses, including collection agencies. If you feel you or your property has been damaged by these types of practices, contact us to help you evaluate your case.
If your loved one has been injured or killed as a result of negligence or intentional actions while at a nursing home, you may be entitled to recover damages. Please give us a call, so that we can help you evaluate your case.
Damages arising out of a vehicular "accident" can be both substantial and devastating. You are entitled to recover for your pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, as well as damages to your Property. If you are loved one has been injured by negligent or drunk driver. Please contact us so that we can help you evaluate your claim.
Whether it is "slip and fall", inadequate security or negligent conduct on the part of an employee, a property owner, retail establishment or management company that may be at fault for your injury. Melissa Palmer has the experience to help you defend or prosecute your claim. Please contact us so that we can help you evaluate your claim.

 

Custody and Child Support Modification

 

Why Get a Modification?

After a marital dissolution or child support decree is finalized, parents often need or want to have aspects of the decree modified to reflect changes in circumstances. In the following situations, a modification may be necessary:

  •  One parent plans to move out of state

  • One parent experiences a significant change in income

  • Remarriage of one parent

  • The financial needs of the child change

  • The child reaches the age of 18 or is otherwise emancipated

We will explain your legal options and the best strategies for pursuing child support and custody modifications such as the reduction of child support payouts or change of visitation. Your child's age may affect the alternatives available in your case. For example, children over the age of 12 have a say in which parent should have primary custody.

Uncontested or Agreed Modification

Sometimes, after a period of time has passed the parties want to modify the child support or visitation decree.  In order for the modification to be uncontested the parties must agree to all aspects of the modification.  In order for it to qualify as uncontested for this offices flat fee the following criteria must be met:

1.   Both ex-spouses (parties) agree to the modification;

2.   Both ex-spouses agree on ALL issues;

3.   Your ex-spouse is not represented by an attorney; and

4.   Both parties must voluntarily sign all papers without requiring

      service on any party.

If you would like our office to represent you in an uncontested Child Support or Custody Modification and you meet the qualifications above, please mail, fax, or e-mail the completed, signed client questionnaire and Flat Fee agreement to our office along with your cashier’s check, certified check, money order, personal check, or credit card authorization in the amount of your total fees. 

 

Contested Modification

Sometimes one party seeks a modification of a final divorce decree or child support order.  In any instance where the parties are not in agreement on all the issues, the matter is contested.  These matters may settle quickly with the assistance of the attorneys and possibly a mediator, or they can drag out and be highly contentious.  It is advisable to consider all of the legal, emotional and financial ramifications of these actions  Whether you are opposing or seeking a modification you should consult and consider hiring a child support attorney and custody lawyer.  Melissa E. Palmer can help you evaluate the issues and your options so that you can make the best possible decision for your family.